BRYANNA'S RESTAURANT.
5695 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 52025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE SHELF CLEAR WATER DRIPPING INTO METAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING AT SAID LOCATION.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER AND BURNED OUT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE STEAMTABLE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATION.
JAN 292025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NO CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE SHELF CLEAR WATER DRIPPING INTO METAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING AT SAID LOCATION.
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER AND BURNED OUT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE STEAMTABLE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATION.
JUL 192024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC
OBSERVED USED CLOTH ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED:INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND PREP TABLES BASE ARE RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT MOP SINK AT REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR
ADDITIONAL ALLERGIN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
JUL 102024FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING FROM EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. AFTER HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS FROM OPEN AND CLOSED HANDLES FROM REACH-IN COOLER, HANDLED DIRTY UTENSILS, WENT BACK TO THE FOOD STATION AND WITH BARE HANDS PICKED UP CONDIMENTS: REFRIED BEANS MIXED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE. ALSO HANDLING COOKED FOOD ON GRILL(FLAT BREAD). MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND GLOVE HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE FOOD. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION: 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: PREP AREA,BAR AND REAR AREA. EMPLOYEE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SAID PAPER TOWELS.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL PREP AND BAR AREA, UPON MY REQUEST WAS PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BOTH PREP AND BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE.CONTAINERS INSIDE BOTH HANDWASHING IN THE PREP AREA AND ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE BAR HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: REFRIED BEANS MIXED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.8F AND PORK MIXED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.7F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.CABBAGE SALAD STORED ON COUNTER AT TEMP OF 50.1F.ALSO FOUND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER A LARGE POT OF COOKED SOUP AT TEMP OF 62.2F AND COOKED BLACK BEANS AT TEMP OF 46.4F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 7-9-24, PER MANAGER STATEMENT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 73. VALUE 290. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC.
OBSERVED BROKEN WRAPS ON WASTE PIPES ABOVE MULTI USE UTENSILS AND DRY STORAGE. PIPE MUST ENCASED OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
OBSERVED USED CLOTH ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE BEHIND BAR AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT
SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED:INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND PREP TABLES BASE ARE RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR LEKING PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT MOP SINK AT REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-30-2023, REPORT #2586061 #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55) 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 302023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 202023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/25/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2565898 NOT CORRECTED: #47-OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 252022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
OCT 142022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1O RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 6 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
JUN 212022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE, AND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LOCATED SO THAT THEY MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. REFRIED BLACK BEANS FOUND INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AT 45.7F, TAMALES WITH BEANS FOUND AT 71.2F, COOKED PORK WITH RED SAUCE FOUND AT 45.8F, GREEN SALSA FOUND AT 51.8F, AND REFRIED BEANS FOUND AT 73.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOUND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA WITH A CRACKED GLASS DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOORS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 1/27/2020, REPORT #2359430. #58-NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
JAN 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SLIDING COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 44.6F-50.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION: BEEF 3# (44.6F), CHICKEN 6# (47.3F), PORK 23#(46.4F), GROUND MEAT 20#(44.6F), BEANS 8#(44.6F), SALSA 12#(50.1F), COOKED VEGGIES 6#(47.2F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND 135F OR ABOVE. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLER IS 42.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY FACILITY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A TOTAL REPORTED VALUE OF $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AT THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT. -
- OBSERVED VARIOUS FOODS HELD IN THE 4 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOODS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
- MUST ADJUST THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. -
- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
- NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE POLICY ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST REPAIR BROKEN 4 DOOR COOLER DOOR GASKETS
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITARY TRASH CANS WITH COVER IN LADY'S BATHROOM
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
OBSERVED THAT LIGHTS OVER COOKING AREA ARE BURNED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
AUG 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 (A-B). ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE, AND EXPIRATION DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11(A). NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON MENU. FOODS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSED AS ANIMAL-DERIVED TCS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE ADVISORY AND MENU ITEMS DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-304.14(B) ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. 4-202.16. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.4-101.19. 4 DOOR COOLER BOTTOM DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. 4-501-11.
5-204.12 MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED UTILITY MOP SINK.
6-201-11. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINKS. WALLS ON COOKS LINE WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE. POOLING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 182018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.---DAMAGED WALL WITH PEELING PLASTER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS FOUND ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 112018FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD/COOLING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITHOUT TEMPERATURE LOGS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WITH GREEN SALSA IN A DEEP METAL POT ON TOP OF AN INVERTED MILK CRATE AT THE OPEN, SCREENED BACK DOOR AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 97.5F. 10 LBS COOKED PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHEESE PILED HIGH ON AN OPEN PLATE AT SAME DOOR AT 90.9F. ALSO DISCOVERED A LARGE, DEEP POT FILLED WITH 25 LBS PRE-COOKED TAMALES AT 69.8F. ON DRY STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIME /TEMPERATURE PROCEDURES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $175.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. FOUND THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE/BLOCKED WITH CLEAN STORED TABLE WARES INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN WAS FOUND ON KITCHEN DRY STORAGE RACKS, THAWING ABOVE AN OPEN LARGE BIN OF UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CORN CHIPS. CHIPS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING PROCEDURES AND ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND SOLID DOOR PROPPED OPEN. SCREENED DOOR FOUND WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.---DAMAGED WALL WITH PEELING PLASTER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS FOUND ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 132018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.---DAMAGED WALL WITH PEELING PLASTER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 12018FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 8-11-17. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED AT THIS THIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-11-17 #2078320 NOT CORRECTED. #32-NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND SERVICE STATION AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.#35-NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE AND BOX FREEZERS FOUND STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST REMOVE DRY GOODS AND BOX FREEZERS OR PROVIDE CEILING UNDER PIPING.
FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.---DAMAGED WALL WITH PEELING PLASTER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BASEMENT, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 112017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 45F, REFRIED BEANS 46.4F, RICE 57.4F, EGGS 53.4F, TAMALES 44.6F, PORK 59.5F, CHEESE 60.1F/62.2F, BEANS/CHEESE 58.3F, VEGETABLE 45.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $340.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND SERVICE STATION AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING AND A BIG HOLE ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
JAN 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. REPAIR AND MAITNTAIN.
DEC 282016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED WITH WATER AND THEN DRAINED WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP ONTO FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST ABATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1937845 DATED 6/29/16 VIOLATION # 45 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. REPAIR AND MAITNTAIN.
JUN 292016PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED FREEZER IN BASEMENT MUST BE DEFROSTED. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING FROM KITHCEN AREA AND FROM BASEMENT ARE CONTAINING FOOD. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTIAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
OBSERVED DAUGHTER SLEEPING IN SMALL AREA WITH COT BEHIND BAR. MUST HAVE COMPLETE SEPARATION OF LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS AND RESTAURANT FACILITY.
OBSERVED NOT ALL REFRIGERATORS WITH THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED SMALL CHILD ENTER KITHCEN. ONLY AUTHOORIZED PERSONEL IN KITHCEN AND BAR AREA.
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
NOV 232015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter by front dish area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing/damaged cove molding in kitchen, kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
Missing/damaged light shields i kitchen prep area, storage area, shall be provided/replaced.
Exposed hand sink by dish washing area had leaking drain pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.
Excess debris and clutter, and old equipment, shall be removed from premises, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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